A new study published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics indicates nitrous oxide gas provides a comparable analgesia to IV sedation for patients undergoing colonoscopy. The study examined 623 ...
June 7, 2006 (Seattle) -- A mixture of inhaled oxygen and nitrous oxide ( Entonox) was superior to traditional intravenous sedation for colonoscopy patients, according to research presented at the ...
Detection of serrated polyps during colonoscopy improved significantly with the use of propofol-based versus conventional sedation, data from a large registry showed. The detection rate increased from ...
Cohen LB (2008) Clinical trial: a dose-response study of fospropofol disodium for moderate sedation during colonoscopy. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 27: 597–608 Standard midazolam doses are not always ...
A colonoscopy is a generally safe and effective preventive procedure to examine the colon for possible cancer, disease, or other growths. Complications are rare, but some people may experience chest ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...